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      Royal Enfield Meteor 350X Launch Planned – New Sporty Variant

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      The upcoming Royal Enfield motorcycle will be launched by the end of this month or by early JulyModified Meteor by Ironwood CustomDo you remember Royal Enfield Thunderbird? Of course, you do. It was one of the most popular cruiser motorcycles in India. Thunderbird was replaced by Meteor 350 which is currently on sale in India. Thunderbird was available in a more sporty looking variant called X. These motorcycles were named Thunderbird 350X and 500X.Even though X variants had the same overall design, they came with a completely different appeal. Both versions of Thunderbird X were more street-oriented. They came with alloy wheels, 19 inch in the front and 18 inch at the rear, wrapped with tubeless tyres; which was a first from Royal Enfield.X variants had a sporty appeal and eye-candy colours. They got short handlebars unlike the tourer-friendly chopper-style handlebars on the standard Thunderbird. They also got a single-piece street-style seat. Even the pillion backrest found on tourer-friendly standard Thunderbird 350 and 500 was removed in 350X and 500X.Royal Enfield Meteor 350XRoyal Enfield is likely to implement a similar strategy with their Meteor 350. If that is the case, Meteor’s cruiser form factor will be transformed into a street-styled motorcycle. With this move, Royal Enfield will offer a youthful variant of Meteor 350.Existing Royal Enfield MeteorNew report claims that 2022 Meteor 350X will have many updates. One of the biggest change is that it will get a smaller 18” alloy wheel in the front, as against 19″ seen in current Meteor. At the rear, it will continue to have the same 17” wheel like regular Meteor.It might get a flatter handlebar which would make the rider lean a little towards the front. These handlebars will make it easier to turn the motorcycle in urban areas. Changes to seat design will also be made, to accommodate the new handlebar / riding style. Also expected on Meteor 350X are youthful colour options appealing to a younger audience.Specs and LaunchRoyal Enfield will launch Meteor 350X with the same engine as seen on current Meteor. This is a 349 cc unit making 20.2 bhp @6100 RPM and 27 Nm @4000 RPM. It is mated to the same 5-speed transmission unit. Meteor 350X will deliver similar fuel efficiency of around 30-40 kmpl. It will get same 300mm rotor at front with a twin-pot caliper and 270mm rotor with a single-piston caliper at rear. Dual-channel ABS may be offered as standard.Weight of Meteor 350X might be slightly lowered due to changes mentioned. But what won’t be lowered is its price. Meteor 350X could cost around Rs. 8,000 to 10,000 more than the base Fireball variant of current Meteor. We expect it to be launched by the end of this month or in early July. This means it will launch before the upcoming Hunter 350, yet another street-friendly motorcycle from RE.Source More

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      Royal Enfield SG650 Bobber And Fast & Furious Tokyo Drift Actor

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      The production version of the Royal Enfield SG650 Concept will likely be called Shotgun 650 and is expected to launch in late 2022Royal Enfield 650cc motorcycles getting checked out by Fast And Furious starThe Fast & Furious series has been one of the most successful film franchises in Hollywood. It has fast-paced action that revolves around cars and street racing. There are 8 movies in the franchise already and we can expect at least two more. The movie series features Hollywood A-listers like Vin Diesel and Dwayne Johnson.Among all other actors in the franchise, Korean – American actor Sung-Ho Kang has one of the most charming roles, Han Lue. We can see the actor featured in almost every movie after 3rd part, The Tokyo Drift. He has a huge fan following on social media platforms and is a very likable actor.Fast & Furious Actor At Royal EnfieldSung Kang recently visited the Royal Enfield R&D facility in England. Royal Enfield took to social media to express how delighted they were to have spent time with a fellow petrolhead. Sung Kang also took to social media to express how inspiring it was for him to meet the artisans and experience the 121-year history that is associated with the brand.In the post shared by Sung Kang, we can see him taking a look at Royal Enfield’s Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650. We can also see him conversing and admiring people behind Royal Enfield’s development centre. Sung Kang also went on a tour of Royal Enfield’s rich heritage portrayed by all the vintage and historic motorcycles at the company’s R&D centre.Sung Kang with the Royal Enfield SG650The motorcycle that seems to captivate the Fast & Furious star the most, was Royal Enfield SG650 Concept. Production version of SG650 Concept will be named Shotgun 650 and is expected to be launched soon. We have already seen Shotgun 650 undergoing testing and it looks production-ready. Shotgun 650 will be a bobber-style motorcycle developed around Royal Enfield’s potent parallel-twin 650 cc engine.Royal Enfield SG650 ConceptWe can’t blame the actor for admiring the SG650 Concept as it is a stunning piece of art and design. The concept screams neo-retro in its design language. It was unveiled by Royal Enfield at the 2021 EICMA show. It came with typical bobber styling bits like a single cantilever seat, wide and flat handlebars with bar-end mirrors and a chopped up tail-section.S650 Concept also featured USD forks and dual disc brakes in front which was a first by the company. It was finished in a beautiful silver aluminum finish and teal blue paint scheme with futuristic patterns on the fuel tank and front fenders. The engine bay and exhausts were finished in matte black.The main design highlight is the front cowl which also doubles up as an important cycle part holding the front USD forks. The motorcycle also gets circular headlights and tail-lights amplifying the retro appeal. Royal Enfield SG650 Bobber will be powered by the same parallel-twin 650 cc engine doing duties on Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650. This motor makes 47 bhp and 52 Nm and is a significant upgrade over the vibey Royal Enfield engines of the past. We expect the Shotgun 650 to be launched by the end of this year. More

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      New Royal Enfield Hunter 350cc Launch Next Month – June 2022

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      Hunter test mules come across as more agile and compact, as compared to other 350cc Royal Enfield motorcyclesRoyal Enfield Hunter 350cc RenderWhile road presence continues to be a key focus area for Royal Enfield motorcycles, the company is working to provide sportier options to customers. A relevant example is 650 twins that pack in double the power and yet are dimensionally similar to 350cc bikes like Classic 350. Another example is the recently launched Scram 411, a road-biased version of the horsey Himalayan. Working on the same lines, Royal Enfield will soon launch Hunter 350.Royal Enfield 350cc range currently has Classic 350, Meteor and Bullet. These are bestsellers in 350cc segment, preferred for their retro styling and strong street presence. Collectively, these bikes command a market share of more than 90% in 350cc segment. However, this space appears to be evolving rapidly, as seen with bikes like Honda CB350 RS and Yezdi Scrambler. Royal Enfield’s answer to these rivals will be Hunter 350.New Royal Enfield Hunter 350cc LaunchAs the name suggests, Hunter 350 has been designed to dominate city streets. As compared to other 350cc bikes, Hunter largely has a retro naked roadster profile with a dash of scrambler flavour. Some of the key features include round headlamp, rounded fuel tank, circular rear view mirrors, single piece seat, compact exhaust and short tail section.Riding ergonomics are quite comfortable with a wide handlebar and scooped-up seat. Footpegs appear to be slightly rear set, which can come handy for a more committed stance. With the rider alone, Hunter can also work for highway cruising and some mild-off-roading fun. Launch is planned for end June 2022, reveals new report.Royal Enfield Hunter 350cc RenderTest mules have been spotted with both wire-spoke wheels as well as alloy wheels. Users will be able to choose based on their specific needs and preferences. Grab rail options could also vary based on the variant, as test mules have been spotted with single grab rail as well as split grab rails. As compared to other 350cc bikes, Hunter has rectangular rear turn indicators.Hunter 350 engine and specsPowering Hunter 350 will be the new-gen engine and platform that were introduced with Meteor 350. It was later introduced with the new-gen Classic 350 as well. New-gen Bullet 350 is also waiting to get this update. The new 350cc engine churns out 20.2 bhp of max power and 27 Nm of peak torque. It is mated to a 5-speed gearbox. Hunter can be expected to be lighter, which will improve its power to weight ratio.Suspension system will be standard, just like other new-gen 350cc RE bikes. There will be conventional telescopic forks at front and dual rear shock absorbers. The bike will have disc brakes at both ends, integrated with dual-channel ABS as standard.In terms of pricing, Hunter is likely to be more affordable than Classic 350. As this is a new product, Royal Enfield will try to quote the most competitive price for the bike. Rough estimates indicate a starting price of around Rs 1.70 lakh.Source More

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      Royal Enfield Himalayan Black ADV Kit Launch Price AUD 1,290 (Rs 72k)

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      Black Series Adventure Kit will be exclusive to the 2022 version of Royal Enfield Himalayan 411 ADV in the Australian marketRoyal Enfield Himalayan Black Adventure KitRoyal Enfield has introduced the 2022 Himalayan 411 ADV in Australian markets. Himalayan is priced at AUD$ 8,390 (Rs 4,67,417) for the Euro 5 spec model and is also being offered with a special kit of black finished accessories called ‘Black Series Adventure Kit’. This is a pack of 6 accessories that enhance the off -roading and touring capabilities of the 411 ADV.It comes in at an introductory offer of AUD$ 1,290 (Rs. 71,861) being the special year end discount, however the initial pricing is at AUD$ 2,020 (Rs. 1,12,537). This is a limited period offer and will only be available in Australian markets till 30th June 2022 which also marks the end of fiscal year in Australia.Royal Enfield Himalayan Black Adventure Kit‘Black Series Adventure Kit’ introduced for the 2022 Himalayan 411 ADV includes all black accessories. Among these are a set of Aluminum Panniers of 26 liter capacities, Pannier Mounting Kit, Large Engine Guard, Adventure Hand-Guard Kit, Master Cylinder Guard and an Oil Cooler Guard.The accessories can either be purchased as a kit or can also be procured separately during the time of booking or even after delivery. As the name suggests, each of these accessories are finished in a Matte Black colour scheme.Royal Enfield Himalayan Black Adventure KitThe large engine guard is finished with 25mm mild steel tubing and a corrosion resistant dual coating. The hand guard shields protect the levers from damage in the event of a tip over while there is the anodized aluminum Master Cylinder Guard that protects braking components from harm.The Oil Cooler Guard safe guards the radiator from on-road and off-road debris. The pannier kit bolts directly to the Himalayan’s frame with a very secure fit. Royal Enfield 2022 Himalayan 411 ADV is offered in a total of 6 colour options. These include Rock Red, Granite Black, Pine Green, Lake Blue, Mirage Silver and Gravel Grey.RE Himalayan 411 ADV – Engine SpecsThe 2022 Himalayan remains in terms of design as was also seen on its earlier counterpart. It gets a half-duplex split frame and rides on a 21 inch front wheel for better off-roading prowess. Kerb weight is at 191 kgs while ground clearance stands at 220mm. It also receives a 15 liter tank capacity. Engine specifications on the 2022 Himalayan 411 ADV includes a 411cc, single cylinder, SOHC, air cooled engine offering 24.3 hp power at 6,500 rpm and 32 Nm torque at 4,500 rpm mated to a 5 speed transmission.Royal Enfield Himalayan Black Adventure Kit – ColoursIntroduction of this al black adventure kit for RE Himalayan 411 ADV in Indian markets is not yet confirmed. However, in related news, the company also introduced the RE Classic 350 and Meteor in Malaysian markets. These are the two models that are consistent in sales in Indian markets and the company expects to see the same demand in Malaysia. In Malaysia, the RE Classic 350 is priced at RM 23,500 (Rs 4.41 lakh) while the Meteor carries a price tag of RM 24,500 (Rs 4.32 lakh). Both bikes are at a premium of around Rs 2 lakh over their Indian pricing. More

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      Royal Enfield Pegasus 650cc Black Stallion – Modified Continental GT

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      The stock Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 is powered by a 648cc, oil-cooled, parallel-twin motor that kicks out 47 bhp and 52 Nm of peak torqueRoyal Enfield Pegasus 650cc Black StallionIt is pointless to mention the affinity Royal Enfield owners share with the aftermarket industry. By now our readers might be well acquainted with why Royal Enfield bikes are so popular with aftermarket custom shops, thanks to countless examples of modifications.The latest example is a custom bike built for the drag strip by a Parisian workshop in France. This outlet is run by its founder Walid Ben Lamine and is known for some exquisite customisation works over the years. This project has been officially commissioned by Royal Enfield.Royal Enfield Pegasus 650cc – Styling HighlightsBased on Continental GT 650, this custom bike has been rechristened as “Pegasus l’Étalon Noir” which translates to ‘Pegasus the Black Stallion’. The images are a testimony that serious updates have taken place on the donor bike to give it this avatar. The bike sits much lower than the stock cafe racer and is draped in handmade black-coloured carbon fibre clothing.The carbon fibre body panels including front registration plate, tank cover and tail section have been derived from 3D-printed prototype parts. In addition, fuel is stored in a custom-made aluminium reservoir mounted under the actual fuel tank. The custom handlebar has been positioned as low as halfway down the front fork. The cockpit has been stripped to bare essentials including a Koso speedo and Beringer levers.Royal Enfield Pegasus 650cc Black StallionUpdated HardwareOn closer look, one notices the angular edges on its panels that reflect the sole objective of building this motorcycle- to go fast. Since this bike has been specifically built for a drag strip, the aim is to go fast in a straight line and hence the wheelbase has been elongated substantially. To achieve this, the stock swingarm was stretched and braced it with new steel sections laced with chrome.Other changes to the hardware include a new suspension setup comprising an Öhlins mono-shock at rear replacing the stock twin-shock arrangement. For this, Bad Winners has fabricated a new upper shock mount and subframe. It also gets new footpeg mounts connected with new footpegs. Further, the bike rolls on Dumas UP7X aluminium rims wrapped with Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa slicks which provide required traction.New HeartStopping duties are handled by a Beringer single disc and calliper on both front and rear wheels. Major tweaking has been done on its powertrain with a custom-built 865cc twin-cylinder heart with a big bore kit sourced from S&S Cycle in the US. This unit consists of an upgraded camshaft, Carillo connecting rods and a reinforced clutch. Modifications have also been done on the cylinder heads.Royal Enfield Pegasus 650cc Black StallionThe stock airbox has been swapped for a pair of velocity stacks. For an additional boost, a canister of nitrous system from Nitrous Express has been added making it a lethal weapon on the drag strip. However, official output figures from this setup haven’t been revealed. More

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      Royal Enfield Sales Breakup Apr 2022 – Classic, Meteor, Himalayan, 650 Twins

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      Royal Enfield has seen a YoY growth in both domestic sales and exports while correspondingly there were lower MoM salesRoyal Enfield 650ccRoyal Enfield gears up to enhance its entire 350cc product portfolio. Following the launch of the new Meteor and Classic, the company next has plans to launch the new Bullet 350 and Hunter 350. Royal Enfield is also working on 3 new bikes in the 650cc segment. They also have the Himalayan 450 and Scram 450 in the making.Speaking about RE sales in April 2022, the company’s 350cc range saw more demand in domestic markets while the 650cc Twins and Himalayan found more buyers globally. Royal Enfield was the 6th best two wheeler maker in India in April 2022 after Hero, Honda, TVS, Bajaj and Suzuki. Even as Bajaj and Suzuki reported a de-growth in terms of domestic sales, that of Hero, Honda, TVS and Royal Enfield posted double digit YoY growth.Royal Enfield Sales Breakup Apr 2022Royal Enfield sales increased 10.38 percent in April 2022 to 53,852 units, up from 48,789 units sold in April 2021 while MoM sales dipped 7.91 percent from 58,477 units sold in March 2022. The company’s 350cc range saw more demand in India with the Classic 350 posting a 39.82 percent YoY growth to 32,575 units, up from 23,298 units sold in April 2021. This was a 9,277 unit volume growth with 60.49 percent share.Classic 350 MoM sales fell marginally by 0.36 percent from 32,694 units sold in March 2022. It was the only bike in the company lineup to post sales above the 10,000 unit mark. At No.2 was Bullet 350. Sales dipped 24.17 percent YoY to 7,513 units down from 9,908 units sold in April 2021. This was a 2,395 unit volume de-growth while share percentage stood at 13.95 down from 14.16 percent held in March 2022 when sales stood at 8,283 units leading to a 9.30 percent MoM de-growth.Royal Enfield Sales April 2022Sales de-growth was also seen in the case of Meteor 350 which dipped 41.14 percent YoY to 4,617 units from 7,844 units sold in April 2021. MoM sales also fell 29.93 percent from 6,589 units sold in March 2022. Share percentage also dipped MoM from 11.27 percent held in March 2022 to 8.57 percent in the past month.Royal Enfield Bullet Electra (3,918 units), Himalayan (3,070 units) and 650 Twins (2,159 units) each posted a YoY growth. MoM sales dipped for Electra (4,460 units) and Himalayan (5,225 units) by 12.15 percent and 41.24 percent respectively. 650 Twins MoM sales improved by 76.10 percent over 1,226 units sold in March 2022.Royal Enfield Exports April 2022Royal Enfield exports on the other hand improved 84.14 percent YoY to 8,303 units from 4,509 units sold in April 2021 relating to a 3,794 unit volume growth. MoM exports dipped 9.75 percent over 9,200 units shipped in March 2022. It was the 650 Twins that found most favour among buyers in global markets with 2,754 units sold last month, up 163.29 percent over 1,046 units sold in April 2021. MoM exports also improved 31.33 percent over 2,097 units sold in March 2022. Share percentage improved from 22.79 percent held in March 2022 to 33.17 percent last month.Royal Enfield Exports April 2022The second most exported bike in the Royal Enfield lineup was the Himalayan with 86.48 percent YoY growth to 2,607 units from 1,398 units sold in April 2021. Exports dipped on a MoM basis by 25 percent from 3,476 units shipped in March 2022. Classic 350 also posted a YoY growth of 148.20 percent to 1,797 units in the past month, while MoM exports dipped 30.38 percent from 2,581 units in March 2022.Lower down the order was the RE Meteor 350 with 1,138 units sold, down 0.44 percent over 1,143 units shipped in April 2021 while MoM exports increased 8.80 percent over 1,046 units sold in March 2022. There were also 7 units of RE Bullet 350 exported in the past month while there were no exports of either the Classic 500 or Electra 350 either in March or April 2022. More

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      Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Scram And ADV – Spied Together

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      One can expect the new Himalayan 450 to be an improved product in almost every respectRoyal Enfield Himalayan 450 Scram and ADVRoyal Enfield is right in the middle of modernizing its entire product portfolio. After getting the Meteor up and running, the retro-classic specialist has turned its attention to renovating the Himalayan adventure tourer. RE is also busy developing a new variant of its 350 cc family in the form of Hunter 350.New Royal Enfield Himalayan 450Pre-series prototypes of next gen Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 have made a habit of getting photographed while they are on a mission to accumulate crucial test miles. This time, the new adventure tourer was captured along with what appears to be its scrambler sibling (we will talk about it later). Spy shots are credited to automotive enthusiast Karunakaran.As the development process progresses, the prototypes are inching closer to production version, and we like what we see. New RE Himalayan 450 appears to be enjoying a significantly improved level of perceived quality. Hardware enhancements come in the form of a new frame which is expected to be sturdier (better off-road performance), new inverted front forks and an all-new 450 cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled motor.Nothing much is known about the engine as of now but we bet it will have much better output figures than the outgoing 411 cc air and oil-cooled unit which develops a rather modest 24 hp and 32 Nm of torque. It is also being said that the new engine will offer ride-by-wire technology which will enable ride modes. The RE loyalists would definitely love the boost in highway performance the new heart promises to bring on board.Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 ADVOther noteworthy changes include a larger fuel tank which will translate into improved range, wider and more comfortable 2-piece seats, a digital instrument cluster which is likely to incorporate smartphone connectivity of turn-by-turn navigation and an array of provisions for touring accessories. The motorcycle appears to have retained its predecessors 21-inch front and 17-inch rear spoke wheels shod with dual-purpose tyres.Royal Enfield Scram 450 in the making?Interestingly, the Himalayan 450 was accompanied by another test mule. In the earlier post, we mentioned this motorcycle as Hunter 350. But that is not correct. Hat tip to our readers for the help. This new test mule is believed to be a scrambler version of the new Himalayan 450 ADV. Upon launch next year, the H450 twins are likely to have a similar setup on offer by RE, like the current Himalayan 411 and Scram 411.New Royal Enfield Scram 450 seems to be equipped with suspension setup (front gets conventional forks, against USD on ADV version), frame and engine identical to those of the former. The circular headlamp, simple instrument dial, flat handlebar and heavily contoured single-piece seat makes it a textbook scrambler. This variant adopts 17-inch alloy wheels with dual purpose tyres and a conventional telescopic front forks instead of the adventure tourer’s upside-down setup. The scrambler variant also features a different fuel tank.Royal Enfield Scram 450 HimalayanGiven that developing a new liquid-cooled engine ground up comes with a huge investment, it makes sense to maximize the return by employing it in more than just one product. We won’t be surprised if RE’s new mid-size motor finds itself on-board more products in addition to the new Himalayan and its Scrambler derivative.We expect RE to debut the new Himalayan 450 sometime later this year, probably at EICMA 2022 in Milan in November. The Scram 450 is also expected to debut at the same event, if not, it will follow in a few months’ time. With vast improvements and state-of-the-art technologies, the Indian adventure tourer will be a much more appealing prospect than its predecessor not only in the domestic market but also in the international markets. More

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      Royal Enfield Hunter 350 Looks Sleek, Sporty – New Spy Shots

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      Hunter 350 has a relatively crisp profile, as compared to other RE bikes such as Classic 350 and MeteorNew Royal Enfield Hunter 350. Images – KarunakaranWith new challengers such as Honda CB350 RS and Yezdi Scrambler entering the scene, Royal Enfield will soon launch a new 350cc bike. It is expected to be called Hunter, a name that has already been trademarked by the company.By introducing new products at regular intervals, Royal Enfield will aim to maintain its dominance in the 350cc motorcycle segment. It currently commands more than 90% market share in this space. Latest images are credited to automotive enthusiast Karunakaran.Royal Enfield Hunter 350 – New Spy ShotsWhile it carries the signature silhouette of Royal Enfield 350cc bikes, Hunter has a more athletic and sporty profile. It appears compact with its shortened fender, slimmer fuel tank and sporty single-piece seat. The bike does not utilize a windscreen and has a bare-bones side profile. Exhaust is a shorter, leaner unit, as compared to the long pipes seen with other Royal Enfield 350cc bikes.Considering its design, Hunter 350 seems ready for both city streets as well as some high speed fun on wide open roads. The bike was earlier spotted on road test cruising effortlessly at speeds of more than 120 kmph. Hunter has ergonomically placed wide handlebar and centrally mounted foot pegs. These features along with low-seat height will ensure optimal control and handling across varied riding environments.New Royal Enfield Hunter 350In terms of styling, Hunter 350 has the signature retro bits such as round headlamp and rear view mirrors, broad rear fender and round tail lamp. Twin pod instrument console will be the same as that available with Meteor 350. There’s a larger dial on the left that displays standard info such as speed, rpm, etc. The smaller unit on the right will be the Tripper display for turn-by-turn navigation.Hunter 350 will appeal to folks who want a powerful ride that can effortlessly zip through city streets. It is likely to be more agile and manoeuvrable, as compared to other 350cc RE bikes. Hunter has a unique, throaty exhaust note, which enhances overall ride experience.Royal Enfield Hunter 350 specsHunter 350 will borrow much of its hardware from Meteor and new-gen Classic 350. It includes the new J1D platform and the new 350cc engine that generates 20.2 bhp of max power and 27 Nm of peak torque. It is mated to a 5-speed gearbox. For a sportier ride experience, it is possible that some changes could be introduced to power delivery. Hunter will need to be quicker if it wants to dominate bustling city streets.New Royal Enfield Hunter 350Other components like suspension and brakes will be same as that of other new-gen 350cc RE bikes. Dual-channel ABS will be offered as standard. It is expected that Hunter 350 will be launched at a competitive price point. It could be available at a starting price of around Rs 1.70 lakh. In comparison, Honda CB350 RS prices start at Rs 2.01 lakh for monotone colour variant and Rs 2.02 lakh for dual-tone variant. More